
Mike Hall
Mike has over 25 years of experience in journalism, including writing on a range of sports throughout that time, such as golf, football and cricket. Now a freelance staff writer for Golf Monthly, he is dedicated to covering the game's most newsworthy stories.
He has written hundreds of articles on the game, from features offering insights into how members of the public can play some of the world's most revered courses, to breaking news stories affecting everything from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to developmental Tours and the amateur game.
Mike grew up in East Yorkshire and began his career in journalism in 1997. He then moved to London in 2003 as his career flourished, and nowadays resides in New Brunswick, Canada, where he and his wife raise their young family less than a mile from his local course.
Kevin Cook’s acclaimed 2007 biography, Tommy’s Honour, about golf’s founding father and son, remains one of his all-time favourite sports books.
Latest articles by Mike Hall
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Tour Pro Drops Club On His Golf Ball During Final Round Of Crown Australian Open
Ryo Hisatsune's Sunday took a turn for the worse at Royal Melbourne, when he dropped his club on his golf ball midway through the final round
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Adam Scott Books Spot At The Open To Extend Remarkable Run Of Consecutive Appearances
The former World No.1 will make his 26th consecutive Open appearance at Royal Birkdale. Here’s how he confirmed his place
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Kristoffer Reitan Holds Nerve To Claim Second DP World Tour Title At Nedbank Golf Challenge
The Norwegian saw a five-shot overnight lead reduced to one as he edged home for his second DP World Tour title
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Final LIV Golf Leaderboard At The Crown Australian Open
A resurgent Cameron Smith just missed out on the title in his homeland, but he was the best performer of all the LIV Golfers at the Crown Australian Open
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Does The Hero World Challenge Count As A PGA Tour Win?
The Hero World Challenge is well established and regularly attracts some of the world’s best players, but does it count it as a PGA Tour win?
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Hideki Matsuyama Involved In Bizarre Rules Incident After His Golf Ball Is Run Over By Cart At Hero World Challenge
The Japanese player found his ball in an unusual lie thanks to a golf cart during the second round of the Hero World Challenge
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'Unbelievable Decision' - Controversial Weather Ruling Ends PGA Tour Dreams For Players At Second Stage Of Q-School
The second stage of PGA Tour Q-School in Georgia ended in disappointment for some when a bylaw prevented all 72 holes being played following a weather suspension
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Crown Australian Open Final Round Tee Times 2025
Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen takes a two-shot lead into the final round of the big DP World Tour event at Royal Melbourne Golf Club
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How Much Did Jeeno Thitikul's Caddie Earn At The CME Group Tour Championship?
The finale of the LPGA Tour season offered one of the biggest purses in the women’s game, but what did winner Jeeno Thitikul's caddie earn?
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Who Is Sami Valimaki's Caddie?
Sami Valimaki is making a name for himself on the PGA Tour, but who is his caddie?
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Who Is Sami Valimaki's Wife?
Sami Valimaki is one of the rising stars on the PGA Tour, but who is his wife?
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Former Ryder Cup Star Earns MENA Golf Tour Card At Q-School
Chris Wood won the developmental circuit's Q-School by six in Portugal to earn his card for the 2025/26 season
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What's Easier, A Hole-In-One, 9 Darter Or 147? This Company Will Answer That Question Via An Interesting Experiment
Betting company Paddy Power is hosting a challenge to settle the debate over what’s easiest, a hole-in-one, a nine-darter or a 147 break in snooker
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How Much Josele Ballester Won At The PIF Saudi International
The final event of the Asian Tour's International Series offered its biggest prize money payout of the season, with Josele Ballester taking the title. Here's how much he won.
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'I Don't Know What The Future Holds For Me' - PGA Tour Pro Provides Emotional Interview And Questions Circuit After Losing Card At The RSM Classic
Justin Lower missed the cut at the RSM Classic, leaving an uncertain future after failing to make the top 100 of the FedEx Cup Fall rankings
By Mike Hall Published
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Which Players Earned LIV Golf Cards Via The International Series?
Two players earned LIV Golf contracts via the International Series. Here are the details
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Final LIV Golf Leaderboard At The PIF Saudi International
Over 40 LIV golfers began the PIF Saudi International, and one of them, Josele Ballester, claimed his maiden professional title in Riyadh
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LIV Golfer Josele Ballester Claims Maiden Professional Title By Three At PIF Saudi International
The Fireballs GC player eased to his maiden professional victory with an assured 65 in the final round in Riyadh
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LPGA Tour Announces 2026 Schedule
The schedule for the 2026 LPGA Tour season has been released, with some key changes and big events on the way
By Mike Hall Published
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Tour Pro Details Main Differences Between PGA Tour And DP World Tour
Michael Kim has outlined what he sees as five key differences between the two big circuits, having played on both this season
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Notable Names Make Quick Starts At PIF Saudi International In Low-Scoring Opening Round
Caleb Surratt and Adrian Meronk are leading the way after opening rounds of 62 at Riyadh Golf Club, while a host of other notable names made quick starts
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Callaway Sells Topgolf To Private Equity Firm In $1.1bn Deal
Callaway is selling 60% of the tech-driven driving range company to LA-based private equity firm Leonard Green Partners
By Mike Hall Published
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9 Notable Names In Danger Of Losing Their PGA Tour Cards
The RSM Classic marks the last opportunity for some players to secure, or keep, their PGA Tour card for next season. Here are some of the most notable
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10 Big Names To Miss The CME Group Tour Championship
The LPGA Tour season finale will crown the Race to CME Globe champion, but some big names haven’t made it to the tournament
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